Too much of teargas shelling can cause disability

This refers to the rampant use of tear gas shells in Kashmir. Tear gases are organic compounds commonly called lachrymatory agent or lachrymator that stimulates corneal nerves in eyes, resulting in pain and even blindness. Such organic compounds are commonly used as riot control agents and chemical warfare More

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Have unity

Syed Ali Shah Geelani should take along all the other pro-freedom leaders especially Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and form a Majlis-e-Shora to strengthen and take the ongoing movement to its logical conclusion. Unity is the need of the hour. Our aim in the initial stage should be to get Kashmir dispute recognized More

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Not Pakistan

This refers to the article "Wish you well Pakistan” by Firdous Syed. Undoubtedly people here want Azadi and not Pakistan. But observing August 14 as ‘yawm-i-istiqlal’ does not mean that we are celebrating the independence day of Pakistan.Geelani has made his stand clear that people of Kashmir want right More

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No prayers

This refers to the news “Cops beat protesters inside Hazratbal shrine.” Stopping people from offering prayers at the shrine is highly condemnable. The Jammu and Kashmir government must apologize to people for interfering in their religious affairs, especially in the month of Ramadhan. Sometimes cops More

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No politics

 This refers to the news “Autonomy wont work: Pak” (GK August 13). If Pakistan is really serious about the Kashmir problem and want it to be resolve in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiris, it must  discuss the issue at the international forums. Let Pakistan or India not play politics More

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No alternative

Today everyone is talking about educational sector. While we do so, we must not forget those who lost their lives in police action in the past two months. Observing strikes is inevitable for the unarmed innocent people. There is no other alternative. Let us not comment blindly.Sobia Banday More

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No stand

This refers to Seema Mustafa ‘s article titled ‘Is Omar a boy with a toy in his hands?’. I agree with the writer that the present government has completely failed on all fronts in dealing with the present situation in Kashmir. It is immature to say that Omar Abdullah has forgotten the role of people More

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Thrusting ideology

This refers to the article titled "Wish you well Pakistan" by Firdous Syed. While he has conveyed some thought-provoking facts, I find that there is a basic contradiction in his argument. If nobody has the right to thrust opinions or ideologies on others, why is he basically thrusting his own ideology More

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No autonomy

Central government is so confused whether to grant autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir or not. The Opposition parties are worried over how to stop government from granting anything special to the state. But it seems neither the central government not the opposition leaders have heard the slogans in Kashmir More

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Playing politics

The pro-India political parties in Kashmir are just playing politics over the civilian killings. If they really mean business, they must quit their positions and join people in the ongoing mass movement. We have heard enough of speeches by these leaders. They talk more, do less. People want justice. More

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What next?

We are this time at a crucial phase of our struggle. We have lost so many innocent lives. While we must seek justice for the victims’ families, our leaders must exhibit leadership qualities this time and take the movement forward with a solid strategy. Common man should not suffer. There are so many More

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Check prices

When nations want to achieve heights, it requires everybody's support. It is not only leaders who have to deliver but all have to contribute. We are going through extremely tough times. We have all been out of work for over two months. Rich and poor, both have suffered. When markets prices of every More

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Not jobs

This refers to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement of providing jobs for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. This is completely unwarranted. We require nothing short of self-determination. They are constantly trying to put a curtain of confusion over the problems in Kashmir. Younus DarWadwan More

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